Farm Bureau takes on immigration
WASHINGTON - Nearly 200 farmers from across Pennsylvania met with their Congressional representatives during
Learn the basics of farmland fencing
NEW YORK - An important aspect of a farm is a fencing system. Fences control livestock, divide land and improve the organization - not to mention the appearance - of farmland.
Milk program increases assessment
ARLINGTON, Va. - The members of Cooperatives Working Together voted recently to double the program's current 5-cent per hundredweight assessment.
Ohio farmers shape U.S. ag policies
DENVER - The Ohio Farmers Union has adopted a strong grassroots policy supporting the extension the current farm bill and the adoption of disaster assistance legislation for farmers and ranchers.
Crop insurance options for 2006
Extend the grazing season backward
McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio - When we think of extending the grazing season, we usually think of how long we can go into the fall or winter without feeding stored feed.
Fertilizer Advisory Committee is to help industry, farmers and Pa. officials
HARRISBURG - At the direction of Gov. Edward Rendell, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has created an advisory committee to help state officials, farmers and industry officials on matters relating to the fertilizer sector.
Ashland Co. dairy producers honored
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio - Ashland dairymen were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2006 Ashland County Dairymen's Banquet at Hillsdale High School.
Conservationists, volunteers recognized at Tuscarawas County banquet
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio - Ridenour Farms of Angel Valley Road, Stone Creek, was recognized as the 2005 Conservation Farm of the Year at the Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District and Norma Johnson Center banquet Feb.
Sustainable ag group learns from country that was forced to go organic
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The Cuban people tore down apartment buildings for vegetable plots, and saw an exodus of professionals from fields such as medicine to fields for growing fruit.